Romans 13:4
the magistrate is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do wrong, you may well be alarmed; a magistrate does not wield the power of the sword for nothing, he is God's servant for the infliction of divine vengeance upon evil-doers.
Romans 12:19
Never revenge yourselves, beloved, but let the Wrath of God have its way; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will exact a requital ??the Lord has said it. No,
Romans 13:6
for the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.
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For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
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Romans 13:6
for the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.
Revenger
Romans 12:19
Never revenge yourselves, beloved, but let the Wrath of God have its way; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will exact a requital ??the Lord has said it. No,
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Acts 18:16
And he drove them from the tribunal.